Iflex conveyor system with gapping capability for efficient product transfer

US11155417B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Cornerstone Automation Systems, LLC · US

Inventors

• Tom Karol · Frisco, US
• Richard W. Steele · Traverse City, US
• Ikram Khan · Frisco, US
• Drew Ethridge · Frisco, US
• Andrew Lozier · Omaha, US
• John Heires · Omaha, US
• Tyler Holm · Omaha, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 10, 2020
• Grant date: Oct 26, 2021
• Expiry date: Jun 10, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G2203/044
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed herein are aspects of conveyor systems and product mover systems. In one embodiment, an expandable conveyor segment, comprises an end frame; a plurality of x-bars coupled with each side of the end frame, each x-bar including: an outer bar having a first, second, and third joint point; and an inner bar having a first, second, and third joint point; wherein the inner bar is movably coupled to the outer bar by a double-shouldered spacer; and wherein each x-bar is movably coupled with at least one adjacent x-bar; and a plurality of rollers coupled between the plurality of expandable x-bars.